PrintGuardvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PrintGuard | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 22 in 3D Printing | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 367 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.6.4 · 27 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 52/100 for PrintGuard, so it is the safer default.
PrintGuard ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, PrintGuard is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
PrintGuard is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
PrintGuard details →Windows ARM details →